Marion County Lake Fishing Report -
Species Rating Size Baits, Method & Location
Channel Catfish     Shad sides or stink bait on windy shorelines
Crappie    

20/day creel limit  

Jigs in the brushpiles and along dropoffs.  Heated dock action continues to be sporadic.

Bass    

13 inch to 18 inch slot limit 5 fish per day creel limit.  Please harvest largemouth bass under 13 inches to improve effectiveness of this slot limit!

Look for bass to be moving shallow with the warmer water temperatures.  Larger, slow moving baits are good while water temps are still below the upper 40's and low 50's.

Saugeye     Late winter saugeye are usually found along rocky areas in 5-7 feet of water where they can be caught on jigs, flukes, or jerk baits.
Bluegill      A few bluegill were caught during the warmer days in shallow areas with southern exposure.
White Bass & Wipers     Few reports this week
General Comments
Boat and bait inspections are MANDATORY at Marion County Lake to prevent the spread of Zebra Mussels and other Aquatic Nuisance Species. Protect our waters... don't forget to CLEAN, DRAIN, and DRY!